Tectonic plates, rock cycle, earthquakes, volcanoes
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- Q1How do tectonic plates move?Due to gravitational pull from the MoonDue to convection currents in the underlying mantleDue to strong windsDue to the rotation of the Earth30s
- Q2What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?High atmospheric pressureRainfallThe buildup of pressure from molten rock (magma) beneath the Earth's surfaceEarthquakes30s
- Q3What is the difference between lava and magma?Lava refers to volcanic ash, while magma refers to solidified rockLava and magma are different terms for the same thingLava is molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface, while magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surfaceLava is solidified rock, while magma is molten rock30s
- Q4What is the term for the process of the Earth's tectonic plates colliding and forcing one plate beneath the other?Crustal stretchingErosionSubductionTransform30s
- Q5What is the name for the outermost layer of the Earth's surface?MantleCrustLithosphereCore30s
- Q6What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock material?Metamorphic rockGraniteSedimentary rockIgneous rock30s
- Q7What is the Richter scale used to measure?The size of a volcano's eruptionThe magnitude or strength of an earthquakeThe depth of the Earth's crustThe speed of tectonic plate movement30s
- Q8What is the Ring of Fire?A scientific experiment involving fireA popular amusement park rideA major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occurA mythical circle of fire that grants wishes30s
- Q9What type of rock is formed through the compaction and cementation of sediments?Metamorphic rockNone of the aboveSedimentary rockIgneous rock30s
- Q10Which ocean is most prone to tsunami activity?Atlantic OceanArctic OceanIndian OceanPacific Ocean30s
- Q11What is the primary cause of a tsunami?LandslideUnderwater earthquakeTropical cycloneHigh tide30s